Senior Internal Auditor: Data-Driven, Global Audits Leader

Zebra; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual incentive

Total Rewards

Job summary

Zebra is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Lincolnshire, IL, to lead risk-based audits across domestic and international operations. This role emphasizes data analytics, professional judgment, and collaboration with the ERM team, while mentoring staff and driving audit quality.

You will manage projects from planning through reporting, partner with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI/automation tools to optimize processes. Hybrid work arrangement and travel up to 25% are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related major (Finance/Accounting, Economics, Engineering, MIS)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience (auditing, consulting, finance/operations, IT/Security)
• Public accounting or consulting background may be considered with 3+ years of related Zebra experience or FDP program participation

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end audit projects, including risk assessment, scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork execution, and reporting.
• Evaluates business processes, risks, and controls to provide practical, risk-based recommendations and effective control solutions.
• Leads and mentors staff, interns, and other project resources while fostering accountability, collaboration, skepticism, and critical thinking.
• Apply business acumen and professional judgment to identify emerging risks and evaluate impact of acquisitions, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives on audit objectives.
• Leverages data analytics, AI, automation, and approved tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities to improve audit methodologies, tools, and processes and supports maturity of Internal Audit function.
• Ability to work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) from Lincolnshire, IL; travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentorship

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI/Automation tools

Optro

Midship

Job description

Zebra is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Lincolnshire, IL, to lead risk-based audits across domestic and international operations. This role emphasizes data analytics, professional judgment, and collaboration with the ERM team, while mentoring staff and driving audit quality.

You will manage projects from planning through reporting, partner with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI/automation tools to optimize processes. Hybrid work arrangement and travel up to 25% are included.